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Valley Automation, Inc., a leader in technology-based solutions throughout the Shenandoah Valley and beyond is currently seeking applicants for a Sr. Electrical Project Engineer. 

Employment position is full time and includes a competitive salary and full benefits package. 

Valley Automation, Inc. welcomes applicants to apply for the role of Sr. Electrical Project Engineer.  As a senior member of our team candidates will be expected to present themselves and operate with the highest level of professionalism.  Qualified candidates will be detail oriented, creative and willing to collaborate with engineers, customers and contractors.  The selected applicant will be expected to provide design and project management expertise for electrical/control systems projects.  They should be able to design and program PLC, HMI, VFD and Servo systems.  In addition to control systems, the position requires detailed analysis of customer power distribution systems as related to connection, load calculations and supervision of installations to follow code requirements.  The chosen candidate must maintain high level documentation regarding project activities and progress to include creating and editing electrical CAD drawings. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing contractor relationships and have extensive knowledge of industrial safety regulations to oversee staff and contractor activities for a safe work environment.   

Experience: 

Minimum five (5) years Electrical Engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing corporate environment.  

Experience with Rockwell PLC and HMIs required. 

Project management experience. 

Experience managing contractor relationships. 

Experience with power distribution, load connections, and NEC.  

Knowledge of general networking, control system concepts and operations is a plus. 

Job Type: 

Full-time 

Job Location: 

Harrisonburg, VA  

Demonstrated ability to perform job requirements in previous setting 

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience 

PE and PMP Certification preferred 

Valid Driver's License  

Eligible for DCJS Certification 

The ability to periodically work after hours, weekends and holidays is required